It's your LATE Christmas gift!!
Authoress starts hitting herself on her head. *Bam* *bam*
How long has it been? 3, 4 weeks? Hehe. Sorry but there are 3 reasons. 1. I had a MAJOR cause of the flu. I do NOT like shots so it was. . . quite bad. 2. I was at my dad's for most of the time and I don't have a personal computer there. 3. THE POWER WENT OUT!! Blame my state CA (even though I love you. . . *sniff*)
About Rin. I got a question of what happens to Rin and if she will be in here or not. This chapter will answer everything for ya.
I am going to change her appearance a tinsy bit. Deal with it. I have never seen her so bare with me.
Review, reviews!! I LOVE you!!!
Naptina- *backs slowly away* don't hurt me, please!! Here it is, here it is!!
Changjessica- ice skating is cool! I was the irst to ever learn in my family! I still suck though ^_^ *sigh* I wish I was better but there are no rinks nears my house.
Princess Sapphire- it's ok, LOL! Yes Sesshou kissed her! It was only on the forehead though. But not for long! Hehe, what do I have up my sleeve? Yes, Sesshou does deserve a love life. That's why I am giving him one! Doesn't the human Inu-Yasha have green eyes? *Shrugs* he does now. Yes rose IS Kagome. Everyone hear that? ROSE IS KAGOME! The new characters actually are going to be important, sorta. Like supporting characters. You know that demon hunting gang I talked about. . .
Haunting Memories/ PARTY!/ And a little girl named. .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
She rolled over in bed. (I can't do italics for some reason so bare with me!)
He sat down on the ice and stroked her hair. "Shhhh,"
She was restless. In a state between sleep and reality.
Realizing that she had nothing to fear now, Jessica stopped struggling and leaned back into his embrace.
So tired, but not able sleep in peace. She flipped over onto her stomach.
"You were about to kill yourself," he whispered.
Why did he care?
He placed a quick kiss on her forehead before helping her up.
'He's a demon. Not of my kind,' she cried out mentally in her memory.
She held him by the hand and for some unknown reason to her felt slightly colder when he let go.
'Is it possible? No. I am merely doing my duty.' She unconsciously clenched her hand. 'But what if I don't want to?' she immediately erased that thought from her dream like state. 'I have a mission. I owe it. . . to her.'
Jesse awoke when a door slammed from down the hall. She gripped her head and opened her eyes. She never before questioned what she was doing. "Maybe not all demons are evil. . ." She shook that thought from her head. Doubting what she had been taught from such an early age wasn't going to get her anywhere. She had personally felt the agony that demons could inflict. Both mentally and physically. More than once. She didn't care to be caught up in the same weak position. Jessica had given THEM more that one chance. No others would she give.
Changing her tune she thought of what day it was. "Tuesday. Thank god! No class." She sighed with something that could be faintly called happiness.
Her door slammed open with a force to rival that of her kick. Her eyes snapped open in fury that someone would interfere with one of her brief moments of solitude.
"Jesus Christ! Jessica! are you going to get up sometime this century? What about class?"
The victim looked up at her offender. It was Rose. "What the hell moron! I don't have class today, thank ya very much!" Rose looked down at her blankly.
"Oh. . . Sorry then! I'll just go now." She crept out of the door way and closed the door cautiously. She popped her head back in. "oh, Jesse about-" She gave a sharp yelp and speedily closed the door when an alarm clock was thrown at her. It crashed loudly against the frame and shattered into both large and small pieces.
"Stupid." Jesse rolled over to face the other side and closed her eyes waiting for calmer sleep to greet her. After awhile she reopened her eyes and starred at the ceiling. It was black and her glowing stars shone down at her.
She got the attic sense she paid for the place. She liked it. It was the only place that wasn't modern. The wood still shone and the roof was at a slight slant. It was relatively small but cozy. A single half moon window revealed a busy morning outside. The sun shown but luckily she wasn't in it's path. It was only accessible by a ladder at the end of the hall and she was somewhat surprised that Rose hadn't fallen over.
Not being able to fall asleep just yet she day dreamed the morning away.
(We get a glimpse into her past. This just popped out of nowhere to be honest.)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Ry! You jerk. Get your ass over here before I behead you!"
"Yes my Queen," her brother said sarcastically as he steadied her before she toppled over in the chair. Jesse tried again to get the star to stick but once again she failed and it fell pathetically to the floor. Ry rolled his eyes.
"Here let me do it my lady," he offered trying to sound snobbish but failing miserably. He smiled down at his little sister as she doubled over with laughter. Jesse's laughter was the only thing that could cheer him up. Thank goodness she laughed a lot otherwise he would have secluded himself years ago. Jessica was the light in his life, the only thing he really lived for.
He stuck the last star up on the wall and then joined the younger one on the bed. They both spread eagle trying to gain the most surface. Of course this resulted in mass chaos of wrestling and giggles and much laughter. Ry just ended up tickling her until she begged for mercy. If anyone knew her weak spot it would be her brother Ry. If anyone were to see them he/she would think that they were twins. The only physical difference was that one looked to be about seven years older than the other.
They, or rather Ry, had just moved into the apartment. Ry always was a rebel and he said that he just couldn't take their adoptive parents anymore. Ry sighed. They both had been orphaned along time ago. Jessica was to young to remember the horrors of the streets but he was not. He had taken care of her to the best of his ability but the government had finally caught them and had thrown them both in that awful orphanage and then finally had been adopted.
Jesse wasn't too young not to remember THAT. Night came and they both still lay motionless on the bed, exhausted from their games. "I love stars," muttered Jesse as she starred up on the ceiling in anticipation for the show.
"Really? How much?"
Jessica rolled over onto her stomach and looked down at him. Ry starred back. She grinned. "I love them so much that I am going to find a way to travel to the farthest star there is" she turned back over. The first star blinked. She pointed to it and Ry followed her finger. "See that star?" Ry nodded. "That's the North Star. I am going to live there someday. And I bring you with me. We'll never be hurt again there."
He smiled down at her. "That's a large dream for someone who's entering high school." He pulled her closer with an arm and continued to look at the new stars starting to glow. "Or do you like acting like such a child."
Jessica's grin wavered. "I know it's just a fantasy, Ry." Her smile turned sad but then she shrugged her shoulders, "But it doesn't hurt to dream."
'Maybe it does,' her brother thought silently recalling how crushed hopes feel.
"Why'd ya move away?" whispered Jesse.
Ry looked towards her and then looked back. He took a deep breath. "Rachel just is trying to make me into something that I am not. Dad is cool. Hell, he's urging me on to be who I wanna be. But he can't refuse her, you know that. The best answer is just to separate from them."
"I will see you constantly though," she left no room for argument. "Thank god you have that band. You're becoming really good! Not to mention popular! VH1 here they come!"
"You too! You have to start singing with us again! You have a great voice. You should use it. You're guitar isn't half bad either. From what Mike has taught you I expect you to be strumming away in no time." Jesse smiled from the praise.
"Maybe. . . Oh. The stars!" she looked at him in happiness. "you put them into the proper constellations for me!"
Ry gave a short laugh. "I thought that you would appreciate it. It is to be your room after all. Even if you won't be able to stay much." He pulled closer his special burden and gift.
Jessica laughed and grabbed the pillow from under her head. "Pillow fight!" she attacked and forced her surprised brother onto the floor. After he had recalled his senses he retaliated with a large stuffed animal. Of course after the stray feathers had cleared it was apparent that Jessica had lost. She hung half her body over the edge. Ry lay panting on the floor. He suddenly turned serious.
"You will still continue to practice your abilities, correct?"
Jessica sighed. Talking about her talents were the only times when she did not care to be around her older mentor. But she figured he would not have trained her so intensely for nothing. "Yes but I don't know how long I can keep it a secret."
She got up solemnly and walked over to a beautifully carved box on her dresser. It had pictures of dragons and demons and lost worlds etched into it. She opened it and carefully withdrew a black jewel from the depths. The same jewel that was becoming part of her very existence, her very life almost completely depended on it.
"Nanny (their adoptive grandmother) will help. She may not have the abilities like you and I but she'll know to keep it secret and away from Rachel's knowledge." He starred at the ceiling. "I think she actually might have a certain level of power that let's her detect magic. She might be a Miko."
"Are you serious?"
"Absolutely."
"Well, that's pretty cool." Jessica gave a small smile that did not quite reach her eyes.
"Hey Jesse?"
"Yeah?"
"Never lose your happy attitude and bubbly smile, promise?"
Jessica thought about it and then gave a real grin. "As long as you don't move any farther away!"
"Deal."
Reality~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jessica moaned and reopened her eyes. It was useless to try and sleep. They had both broken their promises. She grabbed the comforter cover and put it over her face as she heard a sound in the hall way. The door creaked open.
"Jesse? It's 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Are you alright?" All Rose got was a groan and a "Go away." The sister frowned. "You've been acting strangely lately. Are you sure that you aren't sick? 'Cause you better not, we're going to the club tonight, remember? We need you to assure that we get our tickets."
Rose heard a few muffled curse words and an "I am not going." Rose stormed inside the bedroom, hell shaking beneath her feet. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR NOT GOING? BITCH, YOU THINK NOTHING BUT OF YOURSELF? I WANNA GO!"
"Jack ass," Jessica said emerging from underneath the sheets and sat up. "We already got the tickets, they're on my dresser. Take them and leave me alone. While you have a wonderful time dancing I am going to do homework. Ok? Happy?" she flopped back down.
Rose went up to the dresser table somewhat sheepishly. That was right. How could she forget it when Allison nearly tore down the door with happiness after Jesse and Ally had gone downtown to get them? "Thanks!" she yelped before scampering off to get ready with the other girls.
---------Ok. Bare with me. I have NO idea exactly how I am going to do this. A club scene. . . . . humm. . . . . We'll see I guess. Don't blame me if it sucks. No wait-do-------------------------------------------
Allison, Rain, and Rose entered the club decked out in the latest clothing. (A/N Ackkkkkkkkkkk! Now I have to describe them!) Melody chose to remain at home. No surprise there. Actually she did nothing but go to school and do her homework. Eating occasionally.
Allison decided to wear one of her more sexier outfits. Which was saying something. She wore a mini MINI hot pink skirt that contrasted nicely with her short black hair. Two inch platform shoes (not sandals) adorned her feet. She had mastered them awhile ago so she wouldn't trip of twist her ankles. Her legs were bare and tanned. Her 'shirt' consisted of thin, dull metal chain like links that bunched up to cover her breasts. Her mid-rift was showing and her hair free. Jewelry assorted varies parts of her body.
Rose chose to remain in her tomboy state. Loose black and green (combat) pants were worn on her legs with a tight short sleeved, raven-colored shirt that spelled out SUGAR SWEET in rhinestones. Black boots were worn on her feet, raising her a few inches. She wore her hair down with a butterfly clip keeping half in place. She wore a belly ring and long black earrings.
Rain went leather, as always. Tight, black pants that looked a shad to small hugged her body. It almost seemed like she would not be able to move properly. A blood red shirt came across her chest and then up o make a halter. Her traditional bangle bracelets clunked and clanged on her wrists. She wore gold-studded earrings and her hair in a high ponytail with two free wisps to frame her face.
The Banner was the coolest, most popular club this side of town. Cages cluttered the ceiling with enthusiastic guests dancing in them. The floor was black and large with strobe lights in every corner. A small area was closed off by seats and couches for the couples that desired more alone time. The band was setting up on the half moon stage against the far wall, tuning their instruments.
"Right," muttered Allison who stood with her feet wide apart and her hands set on her hips. "The party hasn't really started yet but we can still make some trouble!" She punched her fist in triumph into the air and before either Rain or Rose could stop her, she disappeared.
"Gotta hate those gifts," murmured Rose as she faced her other companion. To her surprise Rain just merely nodded.
The black girl winked at Rose knowingly. "She's right, you know." She continued at her friends confused look. "This party's never going to start if we don't shake it up a bit!" She to melded into the crowd that was starting to form around them. It seemed that their mere presence was enough to encourage the festivities.
Rose gave a short laugh. 'Well, I suppose that they are right.' She walked up to the DJ who was currently supplying the entertainment for the early crowd. The music was blaring and she could hardly hear herself over it.
"Hey!" Rose screamed.
"What!" the DJ screamed back. She took off half of her ear muff and tapped her foot to the beat.
"Pretend that it's one o'clock!" Rose yelled back.
"Come again!" yelled the DJ in response.
"I said," Rose cupped her mouth with her hands. "I said play the songs like the club is full and the fights have already broken out!"
The woman snapped the muffler back into place, smiling and nodding in understanding. Faster, more upbeat music sounded and the audience gave a cheer. Rose took a bow and then walked back onto the dance floor. She had done her part to attract a crowd.
Across the Room----------------------------------------------
"Really? Ah huh," Allison muttered in fake interest as the guy beside her started to ramble on about nothing interesting. 'Damn, only eleven o'clock and this guy is already drunk,' she thought. She spotted Rain just a few feet away from her.
"Sorry but I need to scram," she yelled behind her as she left the disoriented man alone.
"Hey, could I have your number?" he asked when he figured out that the sexy woman was no longer standing next to him. Allison stopped and turned around. If this guy didn't already have her number then he was most definitely a loser. Christ! More then half of her school already did.
"Sorry, no. I can't be seen with a wannabe," she retorted before turning on her heels and flipping her hair. (a little of her nature.)
A little lata---------------------------------------
The lights, the music, the everything was getting to her head. Rose sat giddily at the bar, grabbing a seat from a past drunk man. He fell to the floor with a thump. She was high off the adrenaline pumping in her veins. Dancing for three hours straight was hard business. She was exhausted, but somehow she felt like she was just starting. She grabbed the table to steady herself.
Rose heard a noise behind her, virtually impossible to hear under the 'Chug, chug, chug' from a table not so far away, the chatter of other beings, and the sound of the band that had started playing about an hour before.
She turned. She was pleasantly surprised. "Inu-Yasha! Didn't expect to see you here! What brings ya?"
A place across town-------------------------------------------
Jessica got up from her bed. Absolutely impossible it was. Absolutely impossible to sleep. Well, at least right now. She HAD slept the remainder if the day away. Thankfully she had finished the rest of her homework so she wouldn't have to worry about that. She heaved herself out of bed and changed out of her pjs. As she brushed her hair she starred at her new look in the mirror. She had stuck herself in a plain, faded jean skirt which had one or two fashionable holes in it; some black tight to ward off the cold; flats; and a black, slightly see-through long-sleeved top.
She wondered down the hall and stopped at Melody's door. She peeped inside to make sure that she was alright while she tied her hair into a pony-tail. She should have known what to expect. There was her friend laying flat on her back, starring up at the ceiling with those same vacant eyes. Jesse sighed, scribbled a note on the frig, and then proceeded to retrieve her pure black motorcycle from the underground garage.
It purred to life and she crept out of the complex. She looked left, and then right to make sure that there were no cars. Not like there would be at this time of night. She roared down the street thinking that she just might join her other friends at the club. It's not like she had anything better to do.
Jessica made her way down the street, her thoughts bent on her brother and the way it used to be. A park loomed up in front of her, the dark trees rustling against the light breeze. I was ominous looking. Jesse predicted that many people would have just turned around and raced home with this particular background to greet them. But she knew that she had nothing to fear.
She skidded to a stop near the entrance, the top of the metal gate slamming against the posts that held it up. "Hidden Sunshine," Jessica read aloud from the sign nearby. He eyes cast a quick glance over the scenery. She parked her precious in the lot and stood before the gate. "What an appropriate name." As she studies the park she noticed two golden-haired children playing within the trees. The older, male one urging the younger female to climb higher. As the girl made it further into the branches the vision faded leaving but the whispering brush. Yet another forgotten memory coming to life.
She walked defiantly under the posts and walked deeper into the forest, the leaves trembling overhead. (A/N I am listening to that creepy Nutcracker music right now. Sets the mood ^-^)
The Banner-------------------------------------------------
Inu-Yasha looked with surprise at the woman at the bar. It was the Kagome look a like from earlier at school.
"Rose," he whispered.
She looked at him with delight. "Inu-Yasha. Didn't expect to see you here! What brings you?"
Inu-Yasha sat in the empty chair beside her. "Sesshoumaru dragged me here. I think he's looking for that Jessica girl. She's your sister, right?"
"Yeah," Rose giggled, "She stayed home tonight. I desperately wish she came though. She could have knocked some sense into those two."
Inu-Yasha followed her glaze to two girls dancing with about six guys each. They looked about to have sex with all of them. "Friends of yours?"
Rose frowned and propped her head up with her hand. "Roommates you might say."
"Ah."
An uncomfortable silence reigned.
"So. . ." he muttered repositioning himself on the stool.
Rose beamed. "I'd love to!" she pulled him on the dance floor and soon found out that Inu-Yasha really didn't know how to dance properly. "Here." She replaced his hands low on her hips and brought their bodies close together. Inu-Yasha blushed deeply. She laughed a little.
"You haven't danced with anyone before, have you?" Inu-Yasha reverted his eyes to look down at the floor in embarrassment. Rose moved one of her hands from around his neck and tilted his head to level it with her own. She leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "I am honored to be the first."
His eyes met hers. His dance partner gave him a sly wink and he grinned. He let himself relax to learn the new meaning of going crazy. But still, all he could think about was how this new woman looked so much like HIS Kagome. (A/N Uh oh. This is like the Kikyo disaster all over again!)
Park---------------------------------
Jessica strolled aimlessly through the paths. Inside, rather then being windy and dangerous looking, was quiet, peaceful, and even a little warm. She lifted her head up from its lax position. Her eyes sparkled with an inner light, not present before.
She reached the edge of 'Hidden Sunshine' and leaned a side against one of the perimeter trees. She didn't want to move, but something unknown urged her to continue forward. Something needed to be seen to. She walked slowly forward and left the security of the forest. Down the streets she slowly moved, her eyes shifting from side to side. This wasn't the best part of town.
Jesse heard a rustle of movement as she approached a particularly deep and dark alley. She was only a few yards away. She slowed her pace even more and crouched down low against the ground. She blinked in surprise as a young girl, younger then Melody, emerged from its depths. That was not the strange part though.
The girl was bound and gagged. She moved forward aginizengly slow using her body like a snake. She turned her head sharply to where Jesse lie hidden, chocolate brown eyes begging for help.
Jesse almost did a double take. 'She can sense me?' she wondered. Both she and the girl stiffened as voices were heard from deeper into depths. The girl's head snapped back, forgetting about the newest member of the situation and quickly thought of her limited options to defend herself.
"Damn bitch! She kneed me!"
"Well if you weren't so stupid you wouldn't have gotten hurt."
"Shut up, jack ass. You got punched first."
Both of the male voices stepped into the faint light of the street lamps. Neither one noticed the college girl hidden in the shadows. They stepped to either side of the defenseless girl who was currently struggling violently with her bonds.
One licked his lips. "A pretty one she is. Hasn't even gotten out of elementary school I bet."
The girl starred defiantly up into her attacker's eyes.
"Do you wanna have her scream?" The other smirked as they looked at each other. The girl kicked clumsily at one of their legs, successful in dislodging one's balance. He fell over and his hat came eschew.
"Damn it! She's going to pay for that!" protested the other.
Jessica's eyes gleamed with a sudden dark light. 'Wolf demon.' She thought vehemently as she took notice of the structure of the eyes from the unbalanced attacker's head. With lightning fast movement she picked herself ip and did a high kick at the standing demon's exposed neck. He was caught unawares and unprepared. He crumpled to the asphalt and ate it.
The other looked-up from his sitting position, anger apparent in his eyes. Then he smirk, "So college girl wants to join the fun, eh?" Bring it on pussy cat." As the young girl on the ground eyes her eyes fearfully, just knowing that her savior wouldn't last long, Jesse took a step back and reverted to a defensive pose. The wolf demon transformed into its true state.
Catching a demon by surprise was one thing. But fighting a transformed one with out magic or heightened abilities was quite another. She did not risk the jewel or anything else for that would reveal what she really was, a demon huntress.
The young girl reopened her eyes in surprise as she heard the wolf demon lung forward in a blurring movement. They widened even further when her savior smoothly dodged and blocked every single attack thrown at her. (A/N this is NOT the fight scene I talked abut earlier. That's next chappie. Call this warm up.) Jessica slowly started to take the offense. He may not be able to see her clearly through the dim light but she would take no chances with her identity. She needed to end this fight as quickly as possible. Even if someone recognized her in her human form. . . better not think about that. She would need the Demon Hunters to fully finish this one.
She attempted to dodge a particularly fast leap from the demon but ended up not totally unscathed. A small slit from his claws on her left cheek, right under her cheek bone. She half closed her eyes for a second as he threw the hit, both stood still for a second afterwards. Jessica's face suddenly flashed to meet his and her eyes darkened until they were pitch black. She slowly tilted her head to catch his glaze. The demon backed away slightly at the fury hidden in those pupils.
"Huntress," it concluded in a murmur. That did it. He had to die. She withdrew a silver dagger silently fro beneath her shirt, took quick aim, and then fired a perfect shot between the eyes. The demon stood for a moment longer, as if not quite registering that it was dead, and then fell over and hit the ground with a thump. It did not move. Nor would it ever again.
Jesse stepped over the trembling girl and approached the demon. She kicked it. Nothing.
She then went to the girl and placed a hand on her shoulder. The girl flinched and drew back, afraid that she did not see right. Fearing that this was just an illusion, that the woman had lost and that she would fall prey to the wolves. (A/N Don't mind the pun!) The woman tilted her head and the girl sighed with relief. It was true. This woman had indeed defeated the two members of the powerful local street gang.
The woman undid her ties with a snap of her wrist. The girl rubbed them genteelly eyeing her. It wasn't everyday that messengers from this particular gang were beaten. Jesse released her legs, arms, and then, finally, took out the gag. The girl was surprised that the first words that her savior spoke were not "Are you ok," but " Why the hell were you out here this time of night. Were you planning to get raped?"
The girl starred up at her, "N-no. . . my dad needed some smokes."
Jesse in turn starred down at her with amazement. "He doesn't care much about you, does he?"
"You get used to it."
Jesse shook her head from side to side. "Up," she commanded with authority. The girl graciously accepted the offered hand and pulled herself up onto her feet. As soon as she regained the use of her legs, Jessica started to walk back towards the forest. When she noticed that the girl wasn't flowing she turned back around. "Are you coming or not?" she asked casually.
The girl hurried to catch up, and to the woman's surprise, the younger girl clasped her hand within her own. "What about your dagger?"
"Let them find it. This gang will vent their frustration on challenging the Demon Huntresses if it comes to it."
"Where are we going?"
"To my place. It's on the other side of town. We'll pick up my bike a little ways ahead."
"Ahhh. . . So you live in the expensive part of town."
Jessica ignored this and noticed the uniform on the girl. "What school do you go to?"
"South-Central Public School. Why?"
"Hum? No reason. Do you like it there?"
"No."
"Ok." Jesse glanced over at the girl and saw her hair. "You like pink?"
"Yep!" The girl tugged at her past shoulder length hair. It had a few wisps of pink streaks in it. "You have to do something crazy to be liked where I come from. It beats getting into fights or kissing icky guys!"
Jessica laughed inside and had to agree. ". . . do you wanna stay with me for awhile?" Somehow the events of the day had left her soft-hearted.
"The girl stopped and looked up with surprise. "You mean that?" Jessica nodded in conformation. "What about school?"
"Transfer."
"Food? Books? Clothes?"
"I have plenty of money. That will be no problem."
"How about my name?"
"Huh?"
"You don't even know my name."
Oh yes. She had forgotten about that. "Ok, I'll go first. My name is Jessica, but please call me Jesse."
"Ok Miss. Jesse. My name is Rin, and don't you forget it!" she added with gusto.
"That's a very nice name."
"Why thank you. Rin's mother gave it to me."
"What grade are you in?"
"Rin just started fourth grade a week ago!"
"The it should be no problem changing schools. What will your mother and father think of this?"
Rin stopped and shuddered a bit. "Mommy's dead and Dad won't care." She brightened immediately. "But Rin don't care! Rin's got Miss. Jesse now!"
Jessica gave her one of her rare smiles and stopped next to her motorcycle. They had unknowingly past straight through the forest.
"Well, get on Rin! You're for quite a ride!"
Ride home from the club-------------------------------------
Rose sighed as she drove two very drunken women back home. She had to throw off at least three guys that had wanted to 'make acquaintances' with the two giddy women before she had even reached the exit of The Banner. They would have said yes as well. Usually this was Jessica's job: bringing them home, since she almost never EVER drank. Most definitely did not accept men's offers, but unfortunately she was not here. 'Well, it's not like I drink anyway,' thought Rose as she once again pushed up Allison from her lap, she was laughing as though she was a hyena. 'It's just that Rain and Ally don't like my driving much.'
To her delight, not one single guy made an approach at her after Inu-Yasha had left the last one with a bloody nose for suggesting the wrong thing to her. It's not like she liked violence or anything like that, but it was a thoughtful thing to do. She smiled inside. 'No if I can just figure out this Kagome ting!' she wondered. A sharp pain increased in her temple. She swerved and nearly lost control but managed to regain it before she hit the dividers. 'Note to self: do not think of Inu-Yasha in the car.'
Rose parked the vehicle on the street and assisted both girls to the elevator, then to their rooms where they crashed and burned. She went to check in with Jessica but when she opened the door she saw two forms on the bed instead of one.
Rose blinked. Maybe she did accept offers. But the bodies were too far apart. She got close to investigate and was surprised to see a slumbering girl next to her sister. 'Jessica just might of found out newest sister, ' Rose thought happily as she closed the door behind her. But that wasn't what made her excited. It was the small smile that tugged and graced her opposites lips.
Across town---------------------------------
Two forms made there way through the wreaked building. One was the wolf demon that Jessica had knocked unconscious just a few hours before. The other was a burly looking fellow with sharp glistening teeth.
"Are you sure, Seca?" asked the gruffer of the two.
"Absolutely positive, sir," the smaller one assured pulling out a small silver dagger from his pocket. It was stained with the blood of their fellow pack-member. "The researcher confirmed that it is indeed a Huntress' blade. She believes that it is Black Star's own."
"Black Star? Are you sure? Their leader does not idly leave her markings behind. I do not want to dumbly fight these warriors. I will need a definite answer. And you did not catch a glimpse of the attacker?"
"We all have agreed on it at the base. Er. . . no. I was knocked out from behind."
"What were you doing that engulfed to much of your attention?" the leader growled warningly.
Seca's breath caught. "We was just arguing, that's all," he lied.
"You better have only been arguing. If I find out that you went after another dumb girl instead of doing your work there will be serious consequences."
The meeker one nodded vigorously. The larger one looked down and then crouched low to the earth. He took the dagger from the other's grasp and dug it into the rubble. "We've come to fight, do you accept?" he whispered into the wind.
The apartment---------------------------------------------
Melody's eyes widened and then flashed with fire as the scene was reflected in her eyes. She lay on the bed with her legs straight out and her arms lying limply above her head. The moon's soft glow radiated on her.
"We do," she gasped horsy with the first words that she had spoken in a very long time. She was silent for a moment. "By tomorrow's moon rising we shall greet you."
End for now-----------------------------------------------
My hand hurts. Gods. Good Christmas present? Yes? Long.......................................................... No spell check.
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Authoress starts hitting herself on her head. *Bam* *bam*
How long has it been? 3, 4 weeks? Hehe. Sorry but there are 3 reasons. 1. I had a MAJOR cause of the flu. I do NOT like shots so it was. . . quite bad. 2. I was at my dad's for most of the time and I don't have a personal computer there. 3. THE POWER WENT OUT!! Blame my state CA (even though I love you. . . *sniff*)
About Rin. I got a question of what happens to Rin and if she will be in here or not. This chapter will answer everything for ya.
I am going to change her appearance a tinsy bit. Deal with it. I have never seen her so bare with me.
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Naptina- *backs slowly away* don't hurt me, please!! Here it is, here it is!!
Changjessica- ice skating is cool! I was the irst to ever learn in my family! I still suck though ^_^ *sigh* I wish I was better but there are no rinks nears my house.
Princess Sapphire- it's ok, LOL! Yes Sesshou kissed her! It was only on the forehead though. But not for long! Hehe, what do I have up my sleeve? Yes, Sesshou does deserve a love life. That's why I am giving him one! Doesn't the human Inu-Yasha have green eyes? *Shrugs* he does now. Yes rose IS Kagome. Everyone hear that? ROSE IS KAGOME! The new characters actually are going to be important, sorta. Like supporting characters. You know that demon hunting gang I talked about. . .
Haunting Memories/ PARTY!/ And a little girl named. .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
She rolled over in bed. (I can't do italics for some reason so bare with me!)
He sat down on the ice and stroked her hair. "Shhhh,"
She was restless. In a state between sleep and reality.
Realizing that she had nothing to fear now, Jessica stopped struggling and leaned back into his embrace.
So tired, but not able sleep in peace. She flipped over onto her stomach.
"You were about to kill yourself," he whispered.
Why did he care?
He placed a quick kiss on her forehead before helping her up.
'He's a demon. Not of my kind,' she cried out mentally in her memory.
She held him by the hand and for some unknown reason to her felt slightly colder when he let go.
'Is it possible? No. I am merely doing my duty.' She unconsciously clenched her hand. 'But what if I don't want to?' she immediately erased that thought from her dream like state. 'I have a mission. I owe it. . . to her.'
Jesse awoke when a door slammed from down the hall. She gripped her head and opened her eyes. She never before questioned what she was doing. "Maybe not all demons are evil. . ." She shook that thought from her head. Doubting what she had been taught from such an early age wasn't going to get her anywhere. She had personally felt the agony that demons could inflict. Both mentally and physically. More than once. She didn't care to be caught up in the same weak position. Jessica had given THEM more that one chance. No others would she give.
Changing her tune she thought of what day it was. "Tuesday. Thank god! No class." She sighed with something that could be faintly called happiness.
Her door slammed open with a force to rival that of her kick. Her eyes snapped open in fury that someone would interfere with one of her brief moments of solitude.
"Jesus Christ! Jessica! are you going to get up sometime this century? What about class?"
The victim looked up at her offender. It was Rose. "What the hell moron! I don't have class today, thank ya very much!" Rose looked down at her blankly.
"Oh. . . Sorry then! I'll just go now." She crept out of the door way and closed the door cautiously. She popped her head back in. "oh, Jesse about-" She gave a sharp yelp and speedily closed the door when an alarm clock was thrown at her. It crashed loudly against the frame and shattered into both large and small pieces.
"Stupid." Jesse rolled over to face the other side and closed her eyes waiting for calmer sleep to greet her. After awhile she reopened her eyes and starred at the ceiling. It was black and her glowing stars shone down at her.
She got the attic sense she paid for the place. She liked it. It was the only place that wasn't modern. The wood still shone and the roof was at a slight slant. It was relatively small but cozy. A single half moon window revealed a busy morning outside. The sun shown but luckily she wasn't in it's path. It was only accessible by a ladder at the end of the hall and she was somewhat surprised that Rose hadn't fallen over.
Not being able to fall asleep just yet she day dreamed the morning away.
(We get a glimpse into her past. This just popped out of nowhere to be honest.)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
"Ry! You jerk. Get your ass over here before I behead you!"
"Yes my Queen," her brother said sarcastically as he steadied her before she toppled over in the chair. Jesse tried again to get the star to stick but once again she failed and it fell pathetically to the floor. Ry rolled his eyes.
"Here let me do it my lady," he offered trying to sound snobbish but failing miserably. He smiled down at his little sister as she doubled over with laughter. Jesse's laughter was the only thing that could cheer him up. Thank goodness she laughed a lot otherwise he would have secluded himself years ago. Jessica was the light in his life, the only thing he really lived for.
He stuck the last star up on the wall and then joined the younger one on the bed. They both spread eagle trying to gain the most surface. Of course this resulted in mass chaos of wrestling and giggles and much laughter. Ry just ended up tickling her until she begged for mercy. If anyone knew her weak spot it would be her brother Ry. If anyone were to see them he/she would think that they were twins. The only physical difference was that one looked to be about seven years older than the other.
They, or rather Ry, had just moved into the apartment. Ry always was a rebel and he said that he just couldn't take their adoptive parents anymore. Ry sighed. They both had been orphaned along time ago. Jessica was to young to remember the horrors of the streets but he was not. He had taken care of her to the best of his ability but the government had finally caught them and had thrown them both in that awful orphanage and then finally had been adopted.
Jesse wasn't too young not to remember THAT. Night came and they both still lay motionless on the bed, exhausted from their games. "I love stars," muttered Jesse as she starred up on the ceiling in anticipation for the show.
"Really? How much?"
Jessica rolled over onto her stomach and looked down at him. Ry starred back. She grinned. "I love them so much that I am going to find a way to travel to the farthest star there is" she turned back over. The first star blinked. She pointed to it and Ry followed her finger. "See that star?" Ry nodded. "That's the North Star. I am going to live there someday. And I bring you with me. We'll never be hurt again there."
He smiled down at her. "That's a large dream for someone who's entering high school." He pulled her closer with an arm and continued to look at the new stars starting to glow. "Or do you like acting like such a child."
Jessica's grin wavered. "I know it's just a fantasy, Ry." Her smile turned sad but then she shrugged her shoulders, "But it doesn't hurt to dream."
'Maybe it does,' her brother thought silently recalling how crushed hopes feel.
"Why'd ya move away?" whispered Jesse.
Ry looked towards her and then looked back. He took a deep breath. "Rachel just is trying to make me into something that I am not. Dad is cool. Hell, he's urging me on to be who I wanna be. But he can't refuse her, you know that. The best answer is just to separate from them."
"I will see you constantly though," she left no room for argument. "Thank god you have that band. You're becoming really good! Not to mention popular! VH1 here they come!"
"You too! You have to start singing with us again! You have a great voice. You should use it. You're guitar isn't half bad either. From what Mike has taught you I expect you to be strumming away in no time." Jesse smiled from the praise.
"Maybe. . . Oh. The stars!" she looked at him in happiness. "you put them into the proper constellations for me!"
Ry gave a short laugh. "I thought that you would appreciate it. It is to be your room after all. Even if you won't be able to stay much." He pulled closer his special burden and gift.
Jessica laughed and grabbed the pillow from under her head. "Pillow fight!" she attacked and forced her surprised brother onto the floor. After he had recalled his senses he retaliated with a large stuffed animal. Of course after the stray feathers had cleared it was apparent that Jessica had lost. She hung half her body over the edge. Ry lay panting on the floor. He suddenly turned serious.
"You will still continue to practice your abilities, correct?"
Jessica sighed. Talking about her talents were the only times when she did not care to be around her older mentor. But she figured he would not have trained her so intensely for nothing. "Yes but I don't know how long I can keep it a secret."
She got up solemnly and walked over to a beautifully carved box on her dresser. It had pictures of dragons and demons and lost worlds etched into it. She opened it and carefully withdrew a black jewel from the depths. The same jewel that was becoming part of her very existence, her very life almost completely depended on it.
"Nanny (their adoptive grandmother) will help. She may not have the abilities like you and I but she'll know to keep it secret and away from Rachel's knowledge." He starred at the ceiling. "I think she actually might have a certain level of power that let's her detect magic. She might be a Miko."
"Are you serious?"
"Absolutely."
"Well, that's pretty cool." Jessica gave a small smile that did not quite reach her eyes.
"Hey Jesse?"
"Yeah?"
"Never lose your happy attitude and bubbly smile, promise?"
Jessica thought about it and then gave a real grin. "As long as you don't move any farther away!"
"Deal."
Reality~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Jessica moaned and reopened her eyes. It was useless to try and sleep. They had both broken their promises. She grabbed the comforter cover and put it over her face as she heard a sound in the hall way. The door creaked open.
"Jesse? It's 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Are you alright?" All Rose got was a groan and a "Go away." The sister frowned. "You've been acting strangely lately. Are you sure that you aren't sick? 'Cause you better not, we're going to the club tonight, remember? We need you to assure that we get our tickets."
Rose heard a few muffled curse words and an "I am not going." Rose stormed inside the bedroom, hell shaking beneath her feet. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOUR NOT GOING? BITCH, YOU THINK NOTHING BUT OF YOURSELF? I WANNA GO!"
"Jack ass," Jessica said emerging from underneath the sheets and sat up. "We already got the tickets, they're on my dresser. Take them and leave me alone. While you have a wonderful time dancing I am going to do homework. Ok? Happy?" she flopped back down.
Rose went up to the dresser table somewhat sheepishly. That was right. How could she forget it when Allison nearly tore down the door with happiness after Jesse and Ally had gone downtown to get them? "Thanks!" she yelped before scampering off to get ready with the other girls.
---------Ok. Bare with me. I have NO idea exactly how I am going to do this. A club scene. . . . . humm. . . . . We'll see I guess. Don't blame me if it sucks. No wait-do-------------------------------------------
Allison, Rain, and Rose entered the club decked out in the latest clothing. (A/N Ackkkkkkkkkkk! Now I have to describe them!) Melody chose to remain at home. No surprise there. Actually she did nothing but go to school and do her homework. Eating occasionally.
Allison decided to wear one of her more sexier outfits. Which was saying something. She wore a mini MINI hot pink skirt that contrasted nicely with her short black hair. Two inch platform shoes (not sandals) adorned her feet. She had mastered them awhile ago so she wouldn't trip of twist her ankles. Her legs were bare and tanned. Her 'shirt' consisted of thin, dull metal chain like links that bunched up to cover her breasts. Her mid-rift was showing and her hair free. Jewelry assorted varies parts of her body.
Rose chose to remain in her tomboy state. Loose black and green (combat) pants were worn on her legs with a tight short sleeved, raven-colored shirt that spelled out SUGAR SWEET in rhinestones. Black boots were worn on her feet, raising her a few inches. She wore her hair down with a butterfly clip keeping half in place. She wore a belly ring and long black earrings.
Rain went leather, as always. Tight, black pants that looked a shad to small hugged her body. It almost seemed like she would not be able to move properly. A blood red shirt came across her chest and then up o make a halter. Her traditional bangle bracelets clunked and clanged on her wrists. She wore gold-studded earrings and her hair in a high ponytail with two free wisps to frame her face.
The Banner was the coolest, most popular club this side of town. Cages cluttered the ceiling with enthusiastic guests dancing in them. The floor was black and large with strobe lights in every corner. A small area was closed off by seats and couches for the couples that desired more alone time. The band was setting up on the half moon stage against the far wall, tuning their instruments.
"Right," muttered Allison who stood with her feet wide apart and her hands set on her hips. "The party hasn't really started yet but we can still make some trouble!" She punched her fist in triumph into the air and before either Rain or Rose could stop her, she disappeared.
"Gotta hate those gifts," murmured Rose as she faced her other companion. To her surprise Rain just merely nodded.
The black girl winked at Rose knowingly. "She's right, you know." She continued at her friends confused look. "This party's never going to start if we don't shake it up a bit!" She to melded into the crowd that was starting to form around them. It seemed that their mere presence was enough to encourage the festivities.
Rose gave a short laugh. 'Well, I suppose that they are right.' She walked up to the DJ who was currently supplying the entertainment for the early crowd. The music was blaring and she could hardly hear herself over it.
"Hey!" Rose screamed.
"What!" the DJ screamed back. She took off half of her ear muff and tapped her foot to the beat.
"Pretend that it's one o'clock!" Rose yelled back.
"Come again!" yelled the DJ in response.
"I said," Rose cupped her mouth with her hands. "I said play the songs like the club is full and the fights have already broken out!"
The woman snapped the muffler back into place, smiling and nodding in understanding. Faster, more upbeat music sounded and the audience gave a cheer. Rose took a bow and then walked back onto the dance floor. She had done her part to attract a crowd.
Across the Room----------------------------------------------
"Really? Ah huh," Allison muttered in fake interest as the guy beside her started to ramble on about nothing interesting. 'Damn, only eleven o'clock and this guy is already drunk,' she thought. She spotted Rain just a few feet away from her.
"Sorry but I need to scram," she yelled behind her as she left the disoriented man alone.
"Hey, could I have your number?" he asked when he figured out that the sexy woman was no longer standing next to him. Allison stopped and turned around. If this guy didn't already have her number then he was most definitely a loser. Christ! More then half of her school already did.
"Sorry, no. I can't be seen with a wannabe," she retorted before turning on her heels and flipping her hair. (a little of her nature.)
A little lata---------------------------------------
The lights, the music, the everything was getting to her head. Rose sat giddily at the bar, grabbing a seat from a past drunk man. He fell to the floor with a thump. She was high off the adrenaline pumping in her veins. Dancing for three hours straight was hard business. She was exhausted, but somehow she felt like she was just starting. She grabbed the table to steady herself.
Rose heard a noise behind her, virtually impossible to hear under the 'Chug, chug, chug' from a table not so far away, the chatter of other beings, and the sound of the band that had started playing about an hour before.
She turned. She was pleasantly surprised. "Inu-Yasha! Didn't expect to see you here! What brings ya?"
A place across town-------------------------------------------
Jessica got up from her bed. Absolutely impossible it was. Absolutely impossible to sleep. Well, at least right now. She HAD slept the remainder if the day away. Thankfully she had finished the rest of her homework so she wouldn't have to worry about that. She heaved herself out of bed and changed out of her pjs. As she brushed her hair she starred at her new look in the mirror. She had stuck herself in a plain, faded jean skirt which had one or two fashionable holes in it; some black tight to ward off the cold; flats; and a black, slightly see-through long-sleeved top.
She wondered down the hall and stopped at Melody's door. She peeped inside to make sure that she was alright while she tied her hair into a pony-tail. She should have known what to expect. There was her friend laying flat on her back, starring up at the ceiling with those same vacant eyes. Jesse sighed, scribbled a note on the frig, and then proceeded to retrieve her pure black motorcycle from the underground garage.
It purred to life and she crept out of the complex. She looked left, and then right to make sure that there were no cars. Not like there would be at this time of night. She roared down the street thinking that she just might join her other friends at the club. It's not like she had anything better to do.
Jessica made her way down the street, her thoughts bent on her brother and the way it used to be. A park loomed up in front of her, the dark trees rustling against the light breeze. I was ominous looking. Jesse predicted that many people would have just turned around and raced home with this particular background to greet them. But she knew that she had nothing to fear.
She skidded to a stop near the entrance, the top of the metal gate slamming against the posts that held it up. "Hidden Sunshine," Jessica read aloud from the sign nearby. He eyes cast a quick glance over the scenery. She parked her precious in the lot and stood before the gate. "What an appropriate name." As she studies the park she noticed two golden-haired children playing within the trees. The older, male one urging the younger female to climb higher. As the girl made it further into the branches the vision faded leaving but the whispering brush. Yet another forgotten memory coming to life.
She walked defiantly under the posts and walked deeper into the forest, the leaves trembling overhead. (A/N I am listening to that creepy Nutcracker music right now. Sets the mood ^-^)
The Banner-------------------------------------------------
Inu-Yasha looked with surprise at the woman at the bar. It was the Kagome look a like from earlier at school.
"Rose," he whispered.
She looked at him with delight. "Inu-Yasha. Didn't expect to see you here! What brings you?"
Inu-Yasha sat in the empty chair beside her. "Sesshoumaru dragged me here. I think he's looking for that Jessica girl. She's your sister, right?"
"Yeah," Rose giggled, "She stayed home tonight. I desperately wish she came though. She could have knocked some sense into those two."
Inu-Yasha followed her glaze to two girls dancing with about six guys each. They looked about to have sex with all of them. "Friends of yours?"
Rose frowned and propped her head up with her hand. "Roommates you might say."
"Ah."
An uncomfortable silence reigned.
"So. . ." he muttered repositioning himself on the stool.
Rose beamed. "I'd love to!" she pulled him on the dance floor and soon found out that Inu-Yasha really didn't know how to dance properly. "Here." She replaced his hands low on her hips and brought their bodies close together. Inu-Yasha blushed deeply. She laughed a little.
"You haven't danced with anyone before, have you?" Inu-Yasha reverted his eyes to look down at the floor in embarrassment. Rose moved one of her hands from around his neck and tilted his head to level it with her own. She leaned closer and whispered in his ear, "I am honored to be the first."
His eyes met hers. His dance partner gave him a sly wink and he grinned. He let himself relax to learn the new meaning of going crazy. But still, all he could think about was how this new woman looked so much like HIS Kagome. (A/N Uh oh. This is like the Kikyo disaster all over again!)
Park---------------------------------
Jessica strolled aimlessly through the paths. Inside, rather then being windy and dangerous looking, was quiet, peaceful, and even a little warm. She lifted her head up from its lax position. Her eyes sparkled with an inner light, not present before.
She reached the edge of 'Hidden Sunshine' and leaned a side against one of the perimeter trees. She didn't want to move, but something unknown urged her to continue forward. Something needed to be seen to. She walked slowly forward and left the security of the forest. Down the streets she slowly moved, her eyes shifting from side to side. This wasn't the best part of town.
Jesse heard a rustle of movement as she approached a particularly deep and dark alley. She was only a few yards away. She slowed her pace even more and crouched down low against the ground. She blinked in surprise as a young girl, younger then Melody, emerged from its depths. That was not the strange part though.
The girl was bound and gagged. She moved forward aginizengly slow using her body like a snake. She turned her head sharply to where Jesse lie hidden, chocolate brown eyes begging for help.
Jesse almost did a double take. 'She can sense me?' she wondered. Both she and the girl stiffened as voices were heard from deeper into depths. The girl's head snapped back, forgetting about the newest member of the situation and quickly thought of her limited options to defend herself.
"Damn bitch! She kneed me!"
"Well if you weren't so stupid you wouldn't have gotten hurt."
"Shut up, jack ass. You got punched first."
Both of the male voices stepped into the faint light of the street lamps. Neither one noticed the college girl hidden in the shadows. They stepped to either side of the defenseless girl who was currently struggling violently with her bonds.
One licked his lips. "A pretty one she is. Hasn't even gotten out of elementary school I bet."
The girl starred defiantly up into her attacker's eyes.
"Do you wanna have her scream?" The other smirked as they looked at each other. The girl kicked clumsily at one of their legs, successful in dislodging one's balance. He fell over and his hat came eschew.
"Damn it! She's going to pay for that!" protested the other.
Jessica's eyes gleamed with a sudden dark light. 'Wolf demon.' She thought vehemently as she took notice of the structure of the eyes from the unbalanced attacker's head. With lightning fast movement she picked herself ip and did a high kick at the standing demon's exposed neck. He was caught unawares and unprepared. He crumpled to the asphalt and ate it.
The other looked-up from his sitting position, anger apparent in his eyes. Then he smirk, "So college girl wants to join the fun, eh?" Bring it on pussy cat." As the young girl on the ground eyes her eyes fearfully, just knowing that her savior wouldn't last long, Jesse took a step back and reverted to a defensive pose. The wolf demon transformed into its true state.
Catching a demon by surprise was one thing. But fighting a transformed one with out magic or heightened abilities was quite another. She did not risk the jewel or anything else for that would reveal what she really was, a demon huntress.
The young girl reopened her eyes in surprise as she heard the wolf demon lung forward in a blurring movement. They widened even further when her savior smoothly dodged and blocked every single attack thrown at her. (A/N this is NOT the fight scene I talked abut earlier. That's next chappie. Call this warm up.) Jessica slowly started to take the offense. He may not be able to see her clearly through the dim light but she would take no chances with her identity. She needed to end this fight as quickly as possible. Even if someone recognized her in her human form. . . better not think about that. She would need the Demon Hunters to fully finish this one.
She attempted to dodge a particularly fast leap from the demon but ended up not totally unscathed. A small slit from his claws on her left cheek, right under her cheek bone. She half closed her eyes for a second as he threw the hit, both stood still for a second afterwards. Jessica's face suddenly flashed to meet his and her eyes darkened until they were pitch black. She slowly tilted her head to catch his glaze. The demon backed away slightly at the fury hidden in those pupils.
"Huntress," it concluded in a murmur. That did it. He had to die. She withdrew a silver dagger silently fro beneath her shirt, took quick aim, and then fired a perfect shot between the eyes. The demon stood for a moment longer, as if not quite registering that it was dead, and then fell over and hit the ground with a thump. It did not move. Nor would it ever again.
Jesse stepped over the trembling girl and approached the demon. She kicked it. Nothing.
She then went to the girl and placed a hand on her shoulder. The girl flinched and drew back, afraid that she did not see right. Fearing that this was just an illusion, that the woman had lost and that she would fall prey to the wolves. (A/N Don't mind the pun!) The woman tilted her head and the girl sighed with relief. It was true. This woman had indeed defeated the two members of the powerful local street gang.
The woman undid her ties with a snap of her wrist. The girl rubbed them genteelly eyeing her. It wasn't everyday that messengers from this particular gang were beaten. Jesse released her legs, arms, and then, finally, took out the gag. The girl was surprised that the first words that her savior spoke were not "Are you ok," but " Why the hell were you out here this time of night. Were you planning to get raped?"
The girl starred up at her, "N-no. . . my dad needed some smokes."
Jesse in turn starred down at her with amazement. "He doesn't care much about you, does he?"
"You get used to it."
Jesse shook her head from side to side. "Up," she commanded with authority. The girl graciously accepted the offered hand and pulled herself up onto her feet. As soon as she regained the use of her legs, Jessica started to walk back towards the forest. When she noticed that the girl wasn't flowing she turned back around. "Are you coming or not?" she asked casually.
The girl hurried to catch up, and to the woman's surprise, the younger girl clasped her hand within her own. "What about your dagger?"
"Let them find it. This gang will vent their frustration on challenging the Demon Huntresses if it comes to it."
"Where are we going?"
"To my place. It's on the other side of town. We'll pick up my bike a little ways ahead."
"Ahhh. . . So you live in the expensive part of town."
Jessica ignored this and noticed the uniform on the girl. "What school do you go to?"
"South-Central Public School. Why?"
"Hum? No reason. Do you like it there?"
"No."
"Ok." Jesse glanced over at the girl and saw her hair. "You like pink?"
"Yep!" The girl tugged at her past shoulder length hair. It had a few wisps of pink streaks in it. "You have to do something crazy to be liked where I come from. It beats getting into fights or kissing icky guys!"
Jessica laughed inside and had to agree. ". . . do you wanna stay with me for awhile?" Somehow the events of the day had left her soft-hearted.
"The girl stopped and looked up with surprise. "You mean that?" Jessica nodded in conformation. "What about school?"
"Transfer."
"Food? Books? Clothes?"
"I have plenty of money. That will be no problem."
"How about my name?"
"Huh?"
"You don't even know my name."
Oh yes. She had forgotten about that. "Ok, I'll go first. My name is Jessica, but please call me Jesse."
"Ok Miss. Jesse. My name is Rin, and don't you forget it!" she added with gusto.
"That's a very nice name."
"Why thank you. Rin's mother gave it to me."
"What grade are you in?"
"Rin just started fourth grade a week ago!"
"The it should be no problem changing schools. What will your mother and father think of this?"
Rin stopped and shuddered a bit. "Mommy's dead and Dad won't care." She brightened immediately. "But Rin don't care! Rin's got Miss. Jesse now!"
Jessica gave her one of her rare smiles and stopped next to her motorcycle. They had unknowingly past straight through the forest.
"Well, get on Rin! You're for quite a ride!"
Ride home from the club-------------------------------------
Rose sighed as she drove two very drunken women back home. She had to throw off at least three guys that had wanted to 'make acquaintances' with the two giddy women before she had even reached the exit of The Banner. They would have said yes as well. Usually this was Jessica's job: bringing them home, since she almost never EVER drank. Most definitely did not accept men's offers, but unfortunately she was not here. 'Well, it's not like I drink anyway,' thought Rose as she once again pushed up Allison from her lap, she was laughing as though she was a hyena. 'It's just that Rain and Ally don't like my driving much.'
To her delight, not one single guy made an approach at her after Inu-Yasha had left the last one with a bloody nose for suggesting the wrong thing to her. It's not like she liked violence or anything like that, but it was a thoughtful thing to do. She smiled inside. 'No if I can just figure out this Kagome ting!' she wondered. A sharp pain increased in her temple. She swerved and nearly lost control but managed to regain it before she hit the dividers. 'Note to self: do not think of Inu-Yasha in the car.'
Rose parked the vehicle on the street and assisted both girls to the elevator, then to their rooms where they crashed and burned. She went to check in with Jessica but when she opened the door she saw two forms on the bed instead of one.
Rose blinked. Maybe she did accept offers. But the bodies were too far apart. She got close to investigate and was surprised to see a slumbering girl next to her sister. 'Jessica just might of found out newest sister, ' Rose thought happily as she closed the door behind her. But that wasn't what made her excited. It was the small smile that tugged and graced her opposites lips.
Across town---------------------------------
Two forms made there way through the wreaked building. One was the wolf demon that Jessica had knocked unconscious just a few hours before. The other was a burly looking fellow with sharp glistening teeth.
"Are you sure, Seca?" asked the gruffer of the two.
"Absolutely positive, sir," the smaller one assured pulling out a small silver dagger from his pocket. It was stained with the blood of their fellow pack-member. "The researcher confirmed that it is indeed a Huntress' blade. She believes that it is Black Star's own."
"Black Star? Are you sure? Their leader does not idly leave her markings behind. I do not want to dumbly fight these warriors. I will need a definite answer. And you did not catch a glimpse of the attacker?"
"We all have agreed on it at the base. Er. . . no. I was knocked out from behind."
"What were you doing that engulfed to much of your attention?" the leader growled warningly.
Seca's breath caught. "We was just arguing, that's all," he lied.
"You better have only been arguing. If I find out that you went after another dumb girl instead of doing your work there will be serious consequences."
The meeker one nodded vigorously. The larger one looked down and then crouched low to the earth. He took the dagger from the other's grasp and dug it into the rubble. "We've come to fight, do you accept?" he whispered into the wind.
The apartment---------------------------------------------
Melody's eyes widened and then flashed with fire as the scene was reflected in her eyes. She lay on the bed with her legs straight out and her arms lying limply above her head. The moon's soft glow radiated on her.
"We do," she gasped horsy with the first words that she had spoken in a very long time. She was silent for a moment. "By tomorrow's moon rising we shall greet you."
End for now-----------------------------------------------
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